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Today while I was doing a mod to an official LEGO set (Adding PF drive and steering to 8110) I needed a 4.5L axle, now I don't have any of these and I don't even know if they exist so I got a 5L axle and cut it to the right length. Is using modified pieces still considered "pure" LEGO or is that heading in the direction of custom pieces?

I maintain total purity and don't cut LEGO. Unless of course LEGO themselves cut elements in custom sizes, such as flex tube and baseplates .

Seriously, it all depends on what your aims for your hobby are. If you like the challenge of building only with pieces as originally made by LEGO cutting is probably not OK, if you're more concerned with the functionality or looks of the finished model then maybe you'll feel fine cutting parts to achieve your aim. In the end it's your choice.

I can remember modifying railway wheels to take technic axles, 25 or so years ago, long before the new official lego wheels, and before the custom moulded wheels were available. Almost broke my heart to melt bend file glue warp the pieces. I think as long as you have not make it obvious, and hopefully used older, worn pieces, rather than brand new, most lego fans will accept the modification. After all, lego is for creating whatever you can imagine, "A new toy every day" , as the old slogan went